How favourite Autumn sips & Halloween sweets could be haunting our teeth

Oct 25 2024
halloween sweets

As autumn leaves turn and the spooky season approaches, the UK braces itself for two big things: pumpkin spice lattes and a mountain of Halloween sweets! While we’re sipping on our seasonal favourites and the kids (and let’s face it, some adults) are raiding the treat buckets, dental experts are here to remind us that the spooky season could leave our teeth more tricked than treated.

In fact, a whopping £400 million is spent on Halloween sweets in the UK each year, with millions of sugary goodies making their way into homes. Add to that the 14 million Brits enjoying pumpkin spice lattes, and it’s safe to say our teeth are in for a sugar overload!

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On-the-go health: Essential supplements to pack

Oct 18 2024
Essential supplements to pack

Nothing can ruin a vacation or business trip quicker than poor health. A sure-fire way to protect your health and nutrition is to include a small range of effective supplements in your diet for the duration of your travels. This will allow you to embark on memory-making adventures without fear. 

In many countries, supplements are not regulated by the government, making it imperative to purchase and consume products from accredited and trusted companies. This will allow you to reap the rewards of your favourite products, like Vida Glow collagen, probiotics and daily multivitamins, with peace of mind that you are helping your body instead of harming it.

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Cardiac Arrests – How to perform CPR and using an AED

Oct 16 2024
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In a recent survey from the British Heart Foundation, they found that 1 in 3 adults would not know how to help someone if they were unconscious and not breathing. 96% of them would call an ambulance, but the vast majority would not have a clue how to help whilst waiting for the ambulance to arrive. The UK survival rates radically lag behind the rest of Europe. However, the key development is that more people undertake some form of practical or online first aid training and are able to start CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) as soon as possible if someone collapses and stops breathing.

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